Leading supplier and installer of flue systems and chimney lining in the UK. Specialising in the installation of twin wall flue and flexible flue liners for stoves and fireplaces. We also provide bespoke made to measure solutions.
We provide a full supply, design and installation service for flue systems specific for fireplaces, log burners and gas fire appliances. With years of knowledge and experience, we are able to configure the most efficient and safest route for your flue system.
Furthermore, we bespoke engineer flue systems and gas fire fans for complex projects. We also supply cowls and chimney pots in different styles.
Serving the whole South East of England including London. We commonly work in London where areas can usually be tight and regulations can be more strict.
We also use articulated lifts or scaffolding that allow us to reach chimneys that we otherwise would not be accessible via ladder.
A natural insulator and modular chimney system made from pumice. Pumice is an extremley well insulated chimney system that copes well with expansion and contraction, and can be run for long unsupported lengths.
The Isokern chimney systems are a high quality pumice system that are ideal for new build chimney installations and refurbishment of an existing chimney block. A lightweight and durable system that works well with steel and time frame constructions.
At Bonfire, we supply and install Isokern pumice chimney systems throughout the United Kingdom.
We specialise in the design, supply and installation of commercial flue systems for solid fuel and gas appliances within the UK.
Due to our company infrastructure and years of experience, we have the knowledge and capacity to undertake large scale and complex flue system projects.
We offer detailed knowledge and advice for all of our commercial clientele along with after care support.
Please enquire with our commercial team today to start your project.
We don’t just supply and install flue, we provide the full flue system including cowls, chimney pots and bird guards.
Bonfire are fully HETAS approved specifically for twin wall flue installations by HETAS (This is a separate qualification) and so can sign off the installation on behalf of the building inspector to fully satisfy the law and of course your house insurers.
Our twin wall flue pipe is a metal tube (flue) insulated with an inch of insulation (two layers of stainless steel with insulation between). Stainless and black powder coated systems are fully interchangeable.
The insulation is necessary to keep the gases hot. Twin Wall flue still gets hot on the outside, lets us use our experience to ensure you and your family stay safe.
Bonfire can supply any colour required whether to match a paint colour or timber cladding so you can be assured of the best performing and best value solution for your application.
Take a look at our previous flue installations.
We supply and install stainlesss steel chrome and black powder coated flexible flue liner in various lengths and diameters.
Bonfire are fully HETAS approved specifically for flexible flue liner installations by HETAS (This is a separate qualification) and so can sign off the installation on behalf of the building inspectorate to fully satisfy the law and of course your house insurers.
Our flexible flue liner is designed for re-lining an existing masonry chimney. Flexible flue liners are manufactured with two skins of stainless steel 316 L or 904L and are suitable for gas, oil and multi-fuel, including wood burning appliances where the maximum flue gas temperature does not exceed 600°C.
Generous overlap on wound stainless foil inner skin, this ensures the liner stays sealed and safe as it travels round bends. Cheaper flues have less overlap to save on stainless steel!
Double crimped outer skin, this ensures that the flexible flue liner stays together as it is drawn down the chimney. If a flue is going to get damaged or come apart it will be as its being pulled down the chimney.
Stainlesss steel flexible flue liner in various sizes and diameters.
Twin wall flue systems are used with a stove when it is fitted into a property where there is no masonry chimney. It can run internally or externally and it achieves higher temperatures due to the layer of insulation. You cannot use single wall flue pipe in place of twin wall flue pipe.
If you need to exit the room, whether out through a wall or through a ceiling then you must use twin wall flue pipe and then stay with twin wall flue pipe to the cowl (unless going into a chimney higher up). Twin wall flue pipe should always be kept a minimum of Xcm from any combustible materials.
The benefits are that you can heat the flue quicker when lighting the stove, improving the draw and getting the stove up to temperature quicker. Not so important if you have the stove lit all day, however if you are only lighting it for a few hours at night, it would be a benefit.
By using a twin wall insulated flue system, an existing chimney is no longer required to be fitted in the flue system and the stove can be easily installed almost anywhere you want. A twin wall flue pipe is usually a system of two layers stainless steel pipes having about 25mm of insulation tightly sandwiched between them.
Since the chimney is no longer needed while using a twin wall flue pipe, flues can be easily installed, maintained and manoeuvred through a wall or ceiling. If the area does not have an existing chimney, then this type of flue pipe is eminent for appliances using oil, wood or any other solid fuel.
All appliances having a twin wall flue pipe system are placed at the apex which is the topmost point of the roof. If not done so, there could be a down draft resulting in pushing the smoke back to the stove and all inside the room causing serious discomfort to the user.
There are no real benefits to having twinwall over single skin flue pipe other than the safety aspects / aesthetics . Most twinwall has a minimum distance to combustibles of between 50-70mm so generally it is much easier to meet these requirements vs single skin pipe (3 x diameter of pipe – minimum distance to combustibles). Single skin pipe can be secured in the same way as twinwall can (with clamps and wall brackets) and will be considerably cheaper.
Chimney liners and flue liners are stainless steel liners which, when installed into a masonry chimney, produce a continuous and unbroken flue from appliance or fire to outlet. This prevents flue gasses escaping though disintegrating brickwork and provides the optimum flue diameter for the appliance.
Your twin wall flue should have a label with it which will show the distance to combustibles on it. … Twin wall flue can get hot enough on the outside so that you would not want to keep your hand on it for very long but will not normally get much hotter than that so you might not think this is too much of a problem.
Based in Reading, Berkshire, we install our twin wall flue systems for the whole South East of England including London. If you’re located outside of this area, please contact us for a bespoke quote.
There are three principle reasons you may need a chimney liner:
The answer to this question depends on the type of chimney liner you have.
Clay tile liners and cast in place liners – Typically last around 50 years.
Stainless steel flue liners – Generally last for 15 to 20 years (though low quality liners may not even last for five).
Installation – Flexible liners are easier to install than the rigid variety. The single length of flexible liners makes it easier to fit into the chimney.
Versatility -The adjustable length of flexible liners is great for taller chimneys or chimneys that may have contours or even just slight bends.
Less Creosote – Flexible flue liners accumulate less creosote than the rigid flue liners, especially when used on wood fireplaces and stoves. The flexing process loosens the creosote and causes it to fall off.
Easier Maintenance – One of the factors that create regular chimney cleaning and maintenance work is the accumulation of creosote. Flexible liners prevent much buildup of creosote.
Higher Safety – Installing a flexible liner is a great way of minimizing the risk of a chimney fire.
Improves Chimney Draft – Less buildup of creosote from a flexible liner improves the chimney draft. This enhances chimney efficiency.
Adds to Home Value – The various benefits of flexible flue liners improve chimney efficiency. An efficient chimney is a significant consideration in home valuation.
Choosing the right solid fuel or gas fireplace appliance that is fit for your property can be difficult as there are many different chimneys and
Class 1 Flue Older houses usually have a Class 1 solid-fuel flue (identifiable by the ‘chairbrick’ which has a minimum 7″ diameter and generally terminates
Conventional Flues Conventional Flues are the most common type of chimney installed, mainly traditional brick. They work by pulling the warm air rising up out
Slow burning using wood or a coal derivative can prematurely corrode your flue liner or flue system According to the SFA (Solid Fuel Association), slow
